The Unicorn Rampant

The year 1617 was a fateful one for Scotland - and especially for youngJohn Stewart of Methven, bastard son of the Duke of Lennox. King James VI of Scotland and I of England made a rare and disastrousvisit to his homeland of which he had been an absentee monarch forfourteen years. Knighted in a rash moment by the eccentric King Jamie, John became the reluctant servant of the court. Much against his will he was commanded to return with the King toLondon, and was soon caught up in a net of murky political intrigue...
A story of politics and greed in 17th century Scotland, told by NigelTranter, master of Scottish historical fiction.